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  "id": 11182720,
  "title": "UAE probes possible 'terror' link in attack on flydubai flight to Israel",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/uae-probes-possible-terror-link-in-attack-on-flydubai-flight-to-israel",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-01T11:59:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Channel News Asia",
    "slug": "channel-news-asia",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/uae-probes-israel-flydubai-flight-possible-terror-link-6423726"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is investigating a potential terrorist connection to a dramatic incident aboard a flydubai flight bound for Israel. On October 1, passengers aboard the flight, which originated in Saudi Arabia, were forced to divert the plane to avoid a suspected crash. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu credited the pilot, Indian national Smit Machchhar, and passengers for averting a catastrophe after a co-pilot allegedly stabbed Machchhar and attempted to crash the aircraft. Netanyahu described the passengers as heroes for preventing a major disaster. Israeli officials have called the event an attempted terrorist attack, though Netanyahu did not rule out mental health as a contributing factor. Israel's far-right national security minister, Itamar Ben Gvir, described the incident as a militant attack. The airline stated that all 166 Israeli passengers on board were safe. India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed Machchhar as a HERO for his bravery in stopping the attack. The UAE's chief prosecutor confirmed an investigation into the incident, including the possibility of terrorist activity. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said Israel would collaborate with the UAE in the investigation against extremist groups aiming to undermine security and stability.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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